Craigslist Score

May 5, 2009

Two days ago, I was discussing nightstands with my cousin Jeannie in Tucson and telling her how much I want to replace mine with one of these Terrific Trios from Ballard Designs.

Then I saw one on Craigslist this past weekend and quickly snapped it up for $25. TOTAL SCORE ! It includes the 30” table, the custom fit tablecloth in ivory, and the glass table top. This triplet retails for at least $130 for just the basic cloth.

Before, I had two small pieces operating as storage, a nightstand and an old end table, where I stored all of my reading materials. It was cluttered and not attractive.

Before:

I can’t really afford to go out and buy new lamps at this moment, so I just spray painted the old ones with Rustoleum Antique Bronze.

Then I also spray painted a brassy gold frame I had with the same Antique Bronze spray paint, then added by hand a bit of toned down gold paint for an antiqued look.

The bronzed lamp is a big improvement and the picture frame nicely compliments.

A Ballard Designs Terrific Trio to call my own:

The Before and After:

And if you lift my skirt *** tee hee hee *** there is a secret stash of all of my favorite magazines. I can rest easy tonight.

One final note, if you like that headboard in my master bedroom, you can read about my custom fabric covered headboard with nail head trim in this DIY post.

19 Responses to “Craigslist Score”

Cents……you never cease to amaze me. Wish I had time for this project. My master is screaming for it. First I need to do the tufted vanity bench!! One thing at a time here…..meantime, c’mon over. I’m having a cinco de mayo margarita party. Adios!

Craigslist never has anything that great in my town. Lucky you! And yes, you NEEDED to change your old table out. The new one is so soothing and lovely. I agree about the fringe on the bottom, too, btw ,from the commenter above. It would be the perect finishing touch. That, or a contasting silk border or something.

Very nice, it’s gorgeous! In response to your comment to my post about Tres Dias: It was a great weekend. I was able to forgive myself for past sins with God’s awesome love and strength. The Lord provided many more lovely ladies with whom I was able to deepen my friendships with.

I’m not into the name brand stuff and all the decorator things but I love your blog.

I did something very similar…it looks just like it minus the glass.

I took a large metal trashcan (the hight I needed) and had my older son cut a round of wood to sit on the top. We don’t use the “lid” that came with it. I then threw a table cloth over it.

The trashcan table serves to purposes…decorative and storage. We keep our extra blankets and items that are only used seasonally. We have another one in our living room where I store my “cloth stash” out of sight. :)

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Hi, I'm Kate from Northern California. I'm a bargain hunter, design lover, renovator, and incurable DIYer. I'm on a quest for diamond style on a dime, and out to make my world fabulous, for less, one DIY or decorating project at a time. Learn more.